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How to Organize Your Child’s Medical Information

WEBWhat to keep. No matter how you choose to collect the information, here is a list of the things to keep: Important dates—Include dates of surgeries and diagnostic procedures …

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How to Talk to Your Child’s Doctor

WEBA critical skill in advocating for your child. When you have a concern about your child’s health or how your little one is growing and learning, the first person you may turn to is …

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The Difference Between Diagnosis and Disability

WEBCommon questions and answers. My child has a diagnosis. How could she not meet eligibility? One of the most difficult things for a parent or professional outside of the …

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Understanding a Diagnosis and Medical Terms

WEBOnline help understanding medical terms and diagnoses. Find a Condition from Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children will help you find details about the cause of different …

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Hear from the Physician: Special Health Care Needs

WEBMedical services and financial assistance. The Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN) program provides services to children with extraordinary medical needs, …

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Learn about Your Child’s Disability

WEBLearning resources. To talk to a parent of a child with the same disability or concern as your child. Request a parent match from Texas Parent to Parent.They also have a list of …

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Overview of the The Texas Health and Human Services (HHS)

WEBRange of Programs. HHS oversees several important programs that parents and guardians of children with disabilities should know about.The word "assistive" in the agency name …

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Early Head Start Services for Infants and Toddlers

WEBWhat Early Head Start is. Early Head Start is a federal program for infants and toddlers up to 3 years old, their families, and pregnant women. The program offers: Early …

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About us Parent Companion For parents of children with …

WEBAbout the Use of “People First Language” on This Site. One of our guiding principles in developing content for this site was to use “People First Language.” The Arc defines this …

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Medicaid Waiver Program Parent Companion For parents of …

WEBThe Texas HHS Medicaid Waiver Programs for Children. Medically Dependent Children Program (MDCP) supports families caring for a medically dependent child in their home …

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Related Services in Special Education

WEBHelp to benefit from special education. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) defines “related services" as any supportive service provided to a child with a …

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Emergency Planning Parent Companion For parents of children …

WEBThe Texas School Safety Center has created an Emergency Management Toolkit to help schools meet these requirements. Your child’s school is expected to have drills routinely. …

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The 4 Stages of Adaptation, Stage 3: Settling In

WEBA shift in control. Settling In will also find you feeling more in control in many ways.Signs of this shift include: You no longer just react ; You have a lot more information than you did …

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Plan for a Bright Future For Your Child Parent Companion For

WEBPlanning suggestions. Get on Medicaid Waiver Program waiting lists. These programs are our best supports for people with disabilities in Texas, but the waiting lists can be many …

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Getting Started with Private Therapy

WEBHow to find a private therapist . Start by asking your child’s pediatrician for a recommendation. Many doctors and hospitals have developed positive working …

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Head Start Services for Children 3 to 5

WEBFind and apply for a Head Start Program. Find an Early Head Start or a Head Start program near you with the Head Start Locator or call toll free at 866-763-6481.. Apply for Head …

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